Melanie C admits she's 'useless' around Madonna

The 38-year-old, who begins her ‘The Sea Live’ UK tour in Manchester on Saturday, told The Sun that she has met her musical hero on several occasions, but is such a fan that she still gets nervous around her:

'I've met Madonna a few times. She once called me in my hotel room to invite me to dinner - I was convinced it was one of the girls winding me up.

“I'm a bit useless in her company being such a fan. I think I may even have offended her once.''